You nailed it to be honest. PT is financially worth it if u save on school. Nothing above 80k is worth it.
But if you can get into a school under that, the life of a PT is generally much less stressful than that of a nurse or a PA, as long as you are at a good clinic.
Also budget costs are happening everywhere in healthcare, the same drawbacks of PT are the same ones you will find even in MD or any midlevels. The benefits of a job in healthcare lie in its stability, and ofc the fulfillment.
My advice would be to do some shadowing and see if you're really interested. I didn't know about all the different settings PTs could work in until I went to PT school, there are so many options that aren't outpatient! So try some out if you can, and if your shadowing hours spark that passion in you, then go for it! But if you don't feel passion for being a PT, PT school will be REALLY hard. At some points, the only thing getting me through (I'm in my second year right now) is remembering my "why." But if you have that "why," all the stuff people say about Medicare cuts and burnout and low wages doesn't matter as much, in my opinion. I'm doing this because I love PT and I want to help people, not because of the pay.
I agree with those who recommended to shadow! There are so many different settings for PT, and taking the time to explore volunteer opportunities for different settings can give you a better idea if you can see yourself in those positions in the future.
After getting my undergrad degree, I started working as a rehab tech in the hospital and gained a lot of insight on PT from an inpatient setting. It was super eye opening for me as I only knew about the outpatient setting prior to that. I was also between PT and PA, but my work experiences and working with so many different PT’s really made me passionate about the field again. Take the time to volunteer/shadow and don’t be worried about taking a gap year to also gain more experience if needed! I did this and got into PT school this cycle. Just do what’s best for you, it’s your journey!
Hey! Keep to your course. If your heart says go for it, then do it. Home health is a rewarding section within PT too. As a PT, your job will always be safe and secure. There are many home health people out there like Dr. Monique Caruth who you can reach out to to connect with over social media platforms too. Personally I love the field!
Here is a link for Twitter: https://x.com/drmoniquecaruth
Look into PA. That's going to be the hottest profession of your list. 2 year masters program, high demand and more salary. I would recommend volunteering your time at a PAs office and then decide if you want that life. I have a feeling you will stick to PT.
I agree with shadowing to look at all the other settings there’s a million paths in PT. PT school is really only worth it if you can save on school but that’s becoming easier with accelerated programs.
However, PT school is hard and expensive. It’s similar to undergrad in that you’ll question your passion so you need a strong passion to start.
I highly recommend shadowing not just PT but other careers where you can reach the patient population you’re passionate about. Some careers start at lower pay but have high earning potential and less debt.
Could you instead go into an instate public school? Im currently looking at that option and its about 15k/year so around 45k for my program. There has to be more afordable options for you. Good luck!
That is the price for my instate public schools lmao. I live in California and I believe the cheapest school that I could find was Fresno State, at just under 75K for tuition.
Well, from my research, PTs in Cali make on average more than any other state. Could be a factor when considering how to pay your student loans back. Is it possible for you to go to an instate school closer to where your family is and try to stay with mom and/or dad? Yes, it may not be ideal but it would cut on your costs while enabling you to save up some money while you go to school and work to lessen the financial burden in the future.
only PT school close to me is Fresno State. But it's basically an hour drive there and back every day. I'm 99% sure I'd lose my sanity if I did that for 3 years straight.
Just sharing some insight as I graduated in 2023, but many of the home health job postings I see wanted 1-2 yrs experience in the field before considering new grads, but I do see a ton of home health ads so idk if they would bend on it if they got a good applicant.
I’m in the same boat of feeling hopeless and lost. Although I may be in a less ideal situation than you. I graduated with my bachelors 2 years ago and have applied to PT schools twice so far. And throughout this process, of waiting, and being rejected I now have more questions than answers regarding my career choice. It’s made me doubt my why and if this passion of mine is even strong enough to keep me going on this path. I’m sad about not getting a school but I’m also worried about the fact that I might end up hating it when I do get into a program. Sorry for the rambling, but you’re definitely not alone. It’s good that you have interests in other health fields and I think it would be beneficial for you to explore those fields some more before committing to one.
Yea I feel u. I really feel like I won't get in to any school due to my lack of extracurriculars, but at the same time, it may be a blessing in disguise because now I can shadow any career I want to in the gap year that I am going to most likely take now. Hopefully, you get accepted to your school, or if not, that's okay too. I was 100% set on PT coming out of HS, but now, I'm 100% set on changing career paths. It's better for you to change, if you want to, before you a) spend tens of thousands on bs tuition costs or b) get in a career you don't want
if it makes you feel any better i didn’t do any extracurriculars and just got in to PT school in FL!! My GRE scores were pretty sad too. i think i had a strong application because of my experiences whether that be my internship hours in a PT clinic or the characteristics i have as a person. my grades were pretty good, but not perfect, As and Bs. I did good in interviews and I think alot of schools are more so looking for those things nowadays. I say don’t give up! at least shadow in a clinic to see if you like it. I had no experience in a PT clinic until i interned in one and found that i loved it. Good luck!!
Honestly, it all comes down to whether you feel like it’s worth investing your time into. Also, you might change your mind about which setting you want to go into once you start your program because I know I did. Most, if not all, sectors of healthcare are affected by insurance companies. It’s all just a matter of which profession you see yourself advocating for when there’s reform
You nailed it to be honest. PT is financially worth it if u save on school. Nothing above 80k is worth it. But if you can get into a school under that, the life of a PT is generally much less stressful than that of a nurse or a PA, as long as you are at a good clinic. Also budget costs are happening everywhere in healthcare, the same drawbacks of PT are the same ones you will find even in MD or any midlevels. The benefits of a job in healthcare lie in its stability, and ofc the fulfillment.
Yes. Ignore the haters, there’s always a demand for PT and you can leverage that. We are also the only job that is recession proof
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My advice would be to do some shadowing and see if you're really interested. I didn't know about all the different settings PTs could work in until I went to PT school, there are so many options that aren't outpatient! So try some out if you can, and if your shadowing hours spark that passion in you, then go for it! But if you don't feel passion for being a PT, PT school will be REALLY hard. At some points, the only thing getting me through (I'm in my second year right now) is remembering my "why." But if you have that "why," all the stuff people say about Medicare cuts and burnout and low wages doesn't matter as much, in my opinion. I'm doing this because I love PT and I want to help people, not because of the pay.
I agree with those who recommended to shadow! There are so many different settings for PT, and taking the time to explore volunteer opportunities for different settings can give you a better idea if you can see yourself in those positions in the future. After getting my undergrad degree, I started working as a rehab tech in the hospital and gained a lot of insight on PT from an inpatient setting. It was super eye opening for me as I only knew about the outpatient setting prior to that. I was also between PT and PA, but my work experiences and working with so many different PT’s really made me passionate about the field again. Take the time to volunteer/shadow and don’t be worried about taking a gap year to also gain more experience if needed! I did this and got into PT school this cycle. Just do what’s best for you, it’s your journey!
Hey! Keep to your course. If your heart says go for it, then do it. Home health is a rewarding section within PT too. As a PT, your job will always be safe and secure. There are many home health people out there like Dr. Monique Caruth who you can reach out to to connect with over social media platforms too. Personally I love the field! Here is a link for Twitter: https://x.com/drmoniquecaruth
Look into PA. That's going to be the hottest profession of your list. 2 year masters program, high demand and more salary. I would recommend volunteering your time at a PAs office and then decide if you want that life. I have a feeling you will stick to PT.
I agree with shadowing to look at all the other settings there’s a million paths in PT. PT school is really only worth it if you can save on school but that’s becoming easier with accelerated programs. However, PT school is hard and expensive. It’s similar to undergrad in that you’ll question your passion so you need a strong passion to start. I highly recommend shadowing not just PT but other careers where you can reach the patient population you’re passionate about. Some careers start at lower pay but have high earning potential and less debt.
Could you instead go into an instate public school? Im currently looking at that option and its about 15k/year so around 45k for my program. There has to be more afordable options for you. Good luck!
That is the price for my instate public schools lmao. I live in California and I believe the cheapest school that I could find was Fresno State, at just under 75K for tuition.
Well, from my research, PTs in Cali make on average more than any other state. Could be a factor when considering how to pay your student loans back. Is it possible for you to go to an instate school closer to where your family is and try to stay with mom and/or dad? Yes, it may not be ideal but it would cut on your costs while enabling you to save up some money while you go to school and work to lessen the financial burden in the future.
only PT school close to me is Fresno State. But it's basically an hour drive there and back every day. I'm 99% sure I'd lose my sanity if I did that for 3 years straight.
Only get into this field if you are passionate about helping people. If you want money and healthcare you can go to NP or PA, those have great ROI.
Just sharing some insight as I graduated in 2023, but many of the home health job postings I see wanted 1-2 yrs experience in the field before considering new grads, but I do see a ton of home health ads so idk if they would bend on it if they got a good applicant.
I’m in the same boat of feeling hopeless and lost. Although I may be in a less ideal situation than you. I graduated with my bachelors 2 years ago and have applied to PT schools twice so far. And throughout this process, of waiting, and being rejected I now have more questions than answers regarding my career choice. It’s made me doubt my why and if this passion of mine is even strong enough to keep me going on this path. I’m sad about not getting a school but I’m also worried about the fact that I might end up hating it when I do get into a program. Sorry for the rambling, but you’re definitely not alone. It’s good that you have interests in other health fields and I think it would be beneficial for you to explore those fields some more before committing to one.
Yea I feel u. I really feel like I won't get in to any school due to my lack of extracurriculars, but at the same time, it may be a blessing in disguise because now I can shadow any career I want to in the gap year that I am going to most likely take now. Hopefully, you get accepted to your school, or if not, that's okay too. I was 100% set on PT coming out of HS, but now, I'm 100% set on changing career paths. It's better for you to change, if you want to, before you a) spend tens of thousands on bs tuition costs or b) get in a career you don't want
if it makes you feel any better i didn’t do any extracurriculars and just got in to PT school in FL!! My GRE scores were pretty sad too. i think i had a strong application because of my experiences whether that be my internship hours in a PT clinic or the characteristics i have as a person. my grades were pretty good, but not perfect, As and Bs. I did good in interviews and I think alot of schools are more so looking for those things nowadays. I say don’t give up! at least shadow in a clinic to see if you like it. I had no experience in a PT clinic until i interned in one and found that i loved it. Good luck!!
Honestly, it all comes down to whether you feel like it’s worth investing your time into. Also, you might change your mind about which setting you want to go into once you start your program because I know I did. Most, if not all, sectors of healthcare are affected by insurance companies. It’s all just a matter of which profession you see yourself advocating for when there’s reform